The Canton community was shocked and saddened by the death of Robert "Bob" Smith, 76, who lost his life in an accident on the Smith property on Maple Summit Road, Fox Township, in Sullivan County. The accident occurred at 10:45 am on August 25.
According to the State Police, Mr. Smith was driving a 1956 Ford tractor, attempting to move a tree. The tractor flipped backwards, pinning the driver between the ground and the tractor body.
The tractor did not have a roll bar.
He was pronounced dead at the scene by Sullivan County Coroner Wendy Hastings.
Endless Winds Fire Co. and Canton Fire Department assisted at the scene.